Jessie Freeman Masonry

09/11/2025

19/10/2025

23/09/2025

Thin brick and stone we completed this early in the year and didn't post it.

19/08/2025

Old school retaining wall remember being fascinated watching helping dad build these as a young fella he taught me how to build them. They are pretty but the process of building them isn't. Its a huge mess and alot of hard work.

02/08/2025

This is one of the hardest kind but my favorite kind of walls to build. Should get it finished next week

18/07/2025

Out door kitchen with natural stone walls and counter tops and walls

16/07/2025

Some interior and exterior Brick work we got done a couple weeks ago.

09/07/2025

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🔟 Fun Facts About the History of Bricklaying

1. Oldest Bricks Ever Found
The oldest known bricks date back over 9,000 years to the ancient city of Jericho (in modern-day Palestine). They were made of mud and straw and dried in the sun.

2. Ancient Egypt’s Bricklayers Were Pros
Egyptian workers built with over 2 million bricks just for the Great Pyramid’s internal structure. They used a system of ramps, levers, and massive teamwork—some of the first organised crews in history.

3. Romans Made Bricklaying a Trade
The Romans were the first to standardise brick sizes and train specialized bricklayers as part of construction guilds. They even had portable kilns to fire bricks on-site!

4. Roman Concrete + Bricks = Lasting Legacy
The Romans combined brickwork with their famous concrete to build structures like aqueducts and the Colosseum—many of which are still standing today.

5. Brick Stamps Were Like Signatures
In Roman times, bricks were often stamped with the maker’s name, date, or military unit—kind of like an ancient version of branding or tagging your work.

6. Medieval Masons Were Like Rock Stars
During the Middle Ages, bricklayers and stonemasons were considered elite craftsmen. Many were members of powerful guilds and worked on castles and cathedrals that still dominate European skylines.

7. Tudor England Made Bricks Trendy
In the 1500s, Henry VIII started using red bricks on palaces like Hampton Court. Suddenly, everyone rich in England wanted brick homes—it became a status symbol.

8. Bricks Built America Too
Many early American buildings were made from hand-moulded bricks, including Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Colonial brickmakers would often leave fingerprints or tool marks on the bricks.

9. The Great Fire of London Changed Everything
After the 1666 fire, London passed laws requiring buildings to be constructed with brick or stone to prevent future disasters. This led to a massive boom in bricklaying work.

10. Brick Bonding is a Craft of Its Own
Different brick bond patterns (like English bond, Flemish bond, and herringbone) don’t just look nice—they actually impact a wall’s strength and flexibility. Bricklayers have been mastering this art for centuries. ゚viralシ

04/06/2025

Work work work!!

16/05/2025

If you or someone You know needs or wants brick in remodeling or new construction products. Thin brick are a food option no footing needed and they look like regular bricks if you know anyone who might need this share this post please thank you!